Watches & Warnings

... High rip current risk remains in effect until 7 PM EST thisevening...

* timing... through this evening.

* Impacts... life threatening rip currents pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is not recommended.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly awayfrom shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in TheSandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jettiesand piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags andsigns.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.

Coastal Hazard Statement

Issued:
8:54 AM EST
Jan.
21,
2019
–
National Weather Service

... High rip current risk remains in effect until 7 PM EST thisevening...

* timing... through this evening.

* Impacts... life threatening rip currents pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is not recommended.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly awayfrom shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in TheSandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jettiesand piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags andsigns.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.